Flights to Newcastle Cheap Tickets & Flight Times

Flights to Newcastle

With its welcoming atmosphere, sporting attractions and a lively cultural scene, Newcastle has so much to offer for visitors. And with regular flights from numerous UK cities, reaching Tyneside is extremely affordable. Add in budget fares and easy transfers and visiting Newcastle could hardly be easier.

Which is the main airport in Newcastle?

Tyneside's major airport is Newcastle International, which is located seven miles west of the city centre. The airport enjoys excellent transport links, with Metro services taking just 20 minutes to reach central Newcastle, local rail connections to cities across the North East and low-cost bus transfers thanks to the X77, X78 and X79 services. So, getting to accommodation won't pose many problems.

Which airlines offer flights to Newcastle?

Newcastle Airport is served by easyJet, British Airways, Flybe and Loganair – all of which offer connections to other UK cities. Possible departure points for flights to Newcastle include Bristol, Aberdeen, Cardiff,  Exeter, Southampton, Newquay, Belfast International and London Heathrow. Most UK locations are well catered for.

Why travel by plane to Newcastle?

Travelling to Newcastle by plane makes a lot of sense for people based in the UK. In many cases, flights will represent the fastest option, compared to trains and buses. For example, flights from London-Heathrow take one hour 10 minutes, while the fastest trains take two hours 50 minutes. The same applies for those coming from cities like Aberdeen, Bristol or Exeter. And that's not all. Flying is made even more convenient by the Metro system, which connects Newcastle International to all parts of the North East. And prices won't be too high thanks to numerous low-cost airlines.

Before you travel to Newcastle by plane - good to know!

Newcastle is one of the UK's most dynamic cities, and it's changing all the time. It's also very easy to get around, whether travellers rely on the Metro or local buses. Culture lovers will love the collection of the Laing and Hatton Galleries, while the Biscuit Factory hosts an outstanding craft collection. Newcastle Castle is full of grizzly tales, while the Great North Museum brings visitors up to speed with the region's past. Shoppers will adore the opulence of Eldon Square, while a walk around the Chares is like entering a time-portal, transporting visitors back to the 17th century. And, of course, sports fans won't want to miss a tour of St James' Park, the home of Newcastle United FC.